Oregon Supreme Court announces it will take up issue of Kristof residency in run for governorship

January 12, 2022

By JULIA SHUMWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle The Oregon Supreme Court will decide whether Nick Kristof is eligible to run for governor without requiring the Democratic hopeful to turn over any additional documents, according to a court order released Wednesday. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced last Thursday that Kristof, a longtime New York Times columnist who returned to his family farm

Oregon will now deploy 1,200 National Guard to help overwhelmed hospitals

January 12, 2022

Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that another 700 will be mobilized, adding to the 500 tasked last week A total of 1,200 National Guard members will be in more than 50 Oregon hospitals by the end of the month to help with administrative, cleaning, transport and logistical duties. (Maj. W. Chris Clyne/ Oregon National Guard Public Affairs) By LYNNE TERRY/Oregon

Samaritan now requiring appointments for Covid-19 testing in Newport and Lincoln City

January 12, 2022

NEWPORT – Because of an increase in the demand for Covid-19 testing, Samaritan Health Services has started requiring appointments for its drive-through testing sites in Newport and Lincoln City. The sites are in the parking lots at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport and Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City. The two sites have been averaging 200 tests a

Waldport will use $7,400 grant from Lincoln County to help create food cart pod at community center

January 12, 2022

By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews.com WALDPORT – The city of Waldport has won a $7,400 grant from Lincoln County to help create a food cart pod in the parking lot of its community center. The grant was one of eight the county awarded in late December to help spur economic development Waldport’s project is expected to cost $15,000 to $20,000. The

Oregon Secretary of State and attorney general agree that Supreme Court should immediately consider Kristof eligibility issue

January 11, 2022

By the Oregon Capital Bureau and Oregon Capital Chronicle The Oregon Supreme Court is now more likely to take up the question of whether former New York Times columnist Nick Kristof is eligible to run for governor. In a Tuesday filing, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan agreed with Kristof’s lawyers that the question needs to be resolved by the top

OSP news release on fatal Highway 22 crash

January 11, 2022

FATAL CRASH ON HWY 22W-POLK COUNTY News Release from Oregon State Police Posted on FlashAlert: January 11th, 2022 2:08 PM On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at approximately 7:04 AM Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 22W near MP 9. Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound maroon Toyota Camry, operated by Elisabeth Robin (34) of Grand

Political drama heats up as special session of the Oregon Legislature begins with leadership changes on the horizon

January 10, 2022

By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau SALEM — COVID-19, lame-duck leaders, power shifts, political bitterness, elections, and a possible walkout could combine to kneecap the 2022 session of the Legislature. Legislative leaders on Monday moved ahead with a business-as-usual tone, beginning 37 informational virtual hearings on Tuesday in preparation for a Feb. 1 start to the 35-day “short session” of

Oregon State Police/Newport activity log for Jan. 5-8

January 10, 2022

OREGON STATE POLICE DAILY MEDIA/DESK LOG SP22004220 01/05/2022 20:23 Officer #44704 KATSIKIS, KELLY Crash – Non-injury Location 229 HWY, Mile post 21 21 NB, LINCOLN OR USA Narrative Summary ecrash only: The northbound driver of a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe lost control while negotiating a curve on SR-229 near milepost 21 and rolled onto its driver side in the northbound ditch. The driver and passengers

Some Oregon school districts pause, ignore, or lack enough supplies to implement state’s test-to-stay protocol

January 10, 2022

More than a dozen school districts say they lack supplies, staff, wherewithal or need to roll out the program that tests exposed students regularly to avoid quarantines Some schools in Oregon have opted out of a new-test-to-stay program due to lack of staff, supplies. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon Capital Chronicle Testing meant to detect unvaccinated students exposed to

Tested by one round, Oregon National Guard gets ready to deploy for a second tour in hospitals

January 10, 2022

The historic mobilization last fall put Guardsmen who normally drive tanks and fix aircraft into duty with patient care. Blaine Williams of 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment of the Oregon National Guard, helps health care technician Heather Smith change patient bedding at Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg in August 2021. (Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs) By